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RJ12 BXS

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 145,705 miles on the clock, averaging 10,556 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for RJ12 BXS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2014
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,556

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,556
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ12 BXS 27k57k86k116k146k '14'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,705 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,734 miles
PASS
Mileage132,970 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,446 miles
PASS
Mileage120,315 miles
Since last MOT+13,042 miles
PASS
Mileage107,273 miles
Since last MOT+12,574 miles
PASS
Mileage94,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,893 miles
PASS
Mileage84,806 miles
Since last MOT+14,849 miles
PASS
Mileage69,957 miles
Since last MOT+13,417 miles
PASS
Mileage56,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,779 miles
PASS
Mileage44,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,761 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage38,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage31,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage26,954 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)

Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).

Window regulators (driver's door mainly)

Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).

Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)

Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).

ABS sensor/module faults

Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 BXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RJ12 BXS

What car is RJ12 BXS?

RJ12 BXS is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RJ12 BXS?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 BXS was 145,705 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 BXS passed its MOT?

RJ12 BXS has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2025.

Is RJ12 BXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ12 BXS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ12 BXS?

RJ12 BXS is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.